Pune: Strikers James Moga and Boima Karpeh struck a goal each as Pune FC posted a comfortable 2-0 win over Pailan Arrows to clinch the second position and their best-ever finish in the I-League, here Sunday.
Moga scored in the 39th minute while Karpeh found the net in the 65t minute to help Pune earn their 16th win of the season. The points tally was the highest ever achieved by Pune who took their total to an all-time best 52 points from 26 games.
Currently Pune are level on points with champions Churchill Brothers. Pune began the game explosively with Jerry creating a chance in the opening minute only for an alert Arrows custodian Soram Poirei to deny.
Midway through the half, winger Khanthang Paite sent in a ball from the left and saw Moga connect in front of the goal. His attempt came off the cross bar and his rebound was blocked by the goalkeeper....
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